Multi-Session AVD: A Game-Changer for Virtual IT Labs
Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is transforming virtual IT labs with multi-session technology. Unlike traditional virtual machines that require dedicated resources per user, AVD allows multiple students to share a single virtual machine while maintaining individual sessions. This advancement reduces cloud costs, optimizes resource utilization, and improves scalability.
However, AVD was built primarily for enterprises, making it difficult for educational institutions to integrate seamlessly with their Learning Management Systems (LMS) and provide a fully optimized training environment. This is where Clover optimizes AVD, transforming it into a cost-efficient, education-ready solution.
Bridging LMS and AVD: Clover as a Smart Broker
AVD lacks built-in LMS integration, forcing institutions to rely on manual workarounds or IT expertise to connect their training environments. Acting as a bridge between LMS platforms and AVD, Clover enables seamless deployment of virtual IT labs while eliminating complex configurations.
How Clover Integrates LMS with AVD
- One-Click Lab Deployment from LMS – Educators launch virtual IT labs directly from their LMS, avoiding technical complexities.
- SSO Authentication – Students and instructors access AVD with their LMS credentials, removing the need for separate logins.
- Automated Course-to-Lab Mapping – Clover synchronizes courses with corresponding AVD virtual environments, ensuring a structured learning experience.
- Centralized User Management – LMS users are automatically synchronized with AVD, simplifying administration.
By eliminating technical barriers, Clover optimizes AVD for education and allows instructors to focus on teaching rather than IT management.
Beyond Native AVD Autoscaling: Clover’s Cost Optimization
Azure Virtual Desktop includes basic autoscaling, but it fails to stop all virtual machines when a course ends, leading to unnecessary cloud consumption. Clover optimizes AVD autoscaling, ensuring that resources are only consumed when necessary, significantly reducing idle costs.
How Clover Enhances AVD Auto-Scaling
Stops Idle VMs at the End of a Course – Unlike AVD’s default scaling, Clover ensures that virtual machines automatically shut down after training sessions, preventing wasteful spending.
Dynamically Allocates Resources – The system continuously monitors student activity and adjusts computing power in real-time, scaling up when needed and shutting down idle machines.
Scheduled Auto-Scaling – Administrators can predefine start and stop times for virtual IT labs, aligning resources with course schedules to prevent unnecessary cloud expenses.
With Clover’s advanced autoscaling, institutions benefit from optimized budgets while ensuring uninterrupted learning experiences.
Seamless Microsoft 365 Integration: Ready at First Login
AVD supports Microsoft 365, yet it lacks automatic configuration for education environments. Administrators must manually assign licenses, configure Teams, and set up OneDrive access, delaying student onboarding. Clover eliminates these challenges by automating Microsoft 365 integration, ensuring instant access to collaboration tools upon login.
How Clover Enhances Microsoft 365 for AVD
- Instant License Assignment – Microsoft 365 licenses are dynamically provisioned when users log in.
- Pre-Configured Collaboration Tools – Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint access are automatically assigned, removing setup delays.
- Optimized Learning Experience – Students and instructors gain instant access to communication and file-sharing tools, reducing IT workload.
By automating Microsoft 365 configurations, Clover enables seamless collaboration from day one, making virtual IT labs more efficient and engaging.
Clover Optimizes AVD for Education & Training
Clover takes Azure Virtual Desktop beyond enterprise limitations, transforming it into an education-focused platform.
Acts as a smart broker, integrating LMS with AVD for a seamless learning experience. Enhances autoscaling, ensuring VMs shut down automatically after course sessions to prevent cloud waste. Optimizes Microsoft 365 collaboration, dynamically configuring tools for students at first login.
By eliminating complexity, reducing costs, and enhancing collaboration, Clover optimizes AVD to deliver a scalable, hands-on learning environment tailored for educational institutions, training centers, and enterprises.
Ready to revolutionize your virtual IT labs? Get started with Clover today!